I Won't Be Silenced Any Longer... International Author, songwriter and life coach, Sandi Allan shares her story of going overseas to live her dream. The Bali Paradise lifestyle... until it was shattered by a terrifying course of events. This book is a warning for all women about the mine field of another country's overwhelming cultural and legal differences. It will help keep you safe and teach you what to avoid. You'll learn:* The critical facts, laws and cultural differences you should know before moving to a 3rd World country* Tips for knowing your own limitations and what to do if situations spiral out of control* What happens when circumstances manipulate you and what to do about it* The untold truth about Drugs on Bali streets* How to evade painful costly mistakes by having a rule of thumb. Trust yourself 100%, expat acquaintances 75% and locals 50%* The secrets to reading between the lines and reading faces* How to retain honour and your sense of self worth. Warning - Women don't travel until you've read this book.

Practical and provocative, this book serves as a guide for those who want a deeper look into the human psyche and a more encompassing vision of the less predictable aspects of the mind.

Abby Ellin was shocked to learn that her fiancéas leading a secret life. But as she soon discovered, the world is full of people who aren't what they seem. From Abby Ellin's first date with the Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within six months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together. But soon, his exotic stories of international espionage began to unravel. Finally, it all became clear: he was lying about who he was. After leaving him and sharing her story, she was floored to find out that her experience was far from unique. People everywhere, many of them otherwise sharp-witted and self-aware, are being deceived by their loved ones every day. In Duped, Abby Ellin studies the art and science of lying, talks to people who've had their worlds upended by duplicitous partners, and writes with great openness about her own mistakes. These remarkable stories reveal how often we encounter people whose lives beneath the surface are more improbable than we ever imagined.

Communication Research on Expressive Arts and Narrative as Forms of Healing: More than Words examines a number of widely used expressive arts therapies from a communication perspective, providing case studies and other qualitative investigations focused specifically on communication aspects of expressive therapies including drama, music, and dance/movement therapies. This collection, edited by Kamran Afary and Alice Marianne Fritz and authored by contributors with experience as educators, artists, and licensed therapists, integrates communication, therapy, and pedagogy to explore the role and efficacy of expressive arts therapies. Scholars of communication, performing arts, and mental health will find this book particularly useful, along with mental health practitioners and scholars conducting fieldwork.